Tag: education

UA Joins World Trade Center Association (Editorial)

The University of Arkansas has become a member of the World Trade Center Association ? one of three universities in the U.S. to enter into such an agreement.

Virtual Students Click with ‘Online’

A new breed of recruit is hitting the streets despite never setting foot on a college campus. Local institutions respond to the rising demand for online courses.

Studies Show Student Cheating Trend

Corporate scandals have garnered their share of headlines, but cheating isn?t just for the pros. Business professionals in training are also being scrutinized.

UA Profs. Practice What They Teach

Professors who double as businessmen use real world experiences in their classrooms.

Six Sigma Courses Focus on Efficiency

NWACC?s Six Sigma program saves corporations money.

New Curriculum Shows Students ‘Big Picture’

The Walton College of Business is solving problems by running students through new curriculum.

Accounting Chair Named ?Influential?

Karen Pincus, chair of the accounting department at the Sam Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, is named to Accounting Today?s 2006 list of ?Top 100 Influential People in Accounting.?

New Names Join Northwest Arkansas? Big Paycheck Club

Northwest Arkansas? highest paid state employees combine for total compensation topping $17 million.

Shiloh Christian Tops List of Private Schools in NW Arkansas

With 736 students enrolled this semester, Shiloh Christian School in Springdale tops Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s list of largest private schools in northwest Arkansas.

Leading a Company Takes Courage (Barry Goldberg Commentary)

There are many threats and challenges in business that have little to do with physical harm, and dealing with them in a courageous manner is one way that skilled leaders demonstrate their personal integrity.

Execs, Sailors Share Mindset

The executive sailing set on Beaver Lake say the sport is about the journey, not the destination.

Alumni Celebrate 10th Forty Under 40 Class

More than 320 people attended the Business Journal?s Forty Under 40 event at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers on Aug. 29, where Steve Reinemund, chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, was the evening?s guest speaker.

Land Slated for Nursing Home

Arkansas Teacher Retirement System sold acreage to Chenal Heights Retirement LLC of Van Buren for an assisted living center for $1.1 million.

Forty Under 40 Honorees Balance Family With Professional Lives

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal names its annual class of Forty Under 40, and surveys those honorees for some insightful statistics. Includes links to the list and profiles.

Is Success in Business Really ?Who You Know??

The Forty Under 40 All-Decade honorees discuss what it takes for success in business.

Women Execs Shatter Infamous Glass Ceiling

Forty Under 40 honorees share thoughts and experiences with sexism and the glass ceiling in the workplace.

Employers ask, ?Are You Experienced??

Area employers share their thoughts on age and experience when looking to hire new employees.

Employee Retention Is Key To Companies? Bottom Line

Companies offer benefits packages to increase retention and avoid the costs of training new employees.

Young Professionals Start Local Networking Groups

Young professionals combine their energy and resources to better themselves and their communities.

Firms Electrified With Grant Money

Two electronics companies with direct ties to the University of Arkansas each received Phase II grants worth $750,000.

Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: ‘Oceanscape’ playground work begins, Mercy stroke program renewed

Walmart likely to tap insiders for expected leadership changes

Dan Wright re-elected Arkansas Farm Bureau president

Arkansas Tourism Ticker: Tourism tax numbers down through August, job numbers up